KFCO Beerschot Wilrijk
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| Full name | Koninklijke Football Club Olympia Beerschot Wilrijk |
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| Nickname(s) |
de Kielse Ratten de Mannekes Purple White Army de Ploeg Van 't Stad |
| Founded | 1922 2013 (renamed to KFCO Beerschot Wilrijk) |
| Ground | Olympisch Stadion (Antwerp) |
| Capacity | 12.771 |
| Chairman | Eric Roef |
| Manager | Marc Brys |
| League | First Division B (Second Division) |
| Website | Club website |
KFCO Beerschot Wilrijk, is a Belgian professional football club, located in Wilrijk, Antwerp, that competes in the First Division B. The club is affiliated with the Royal Belgian Football Association since 1921 and has been allocated association number 155. In 2013, KFCO Wilrijk decided to integrate the identity of Beerschot AC when they were relegated in the 2012-13 season, not only through their league position but also due to losing their professional license through financial issues, being officially declared bankrupt on 21 May 2013. Being the proud owners of the colours: purple, white, yellow and blue they play their games on the club's home ground the Olympic Stadium often referred to as 't Kiel.
The club was founded in 1922 as Football Club Wilrijk and joined The Belgian football association.
As a result of the introduction of a national third division in 1926, the club played national football for the first time in their then short existence. Unfortunately the club ended third last, leading to their relegation after just one season. In 1931 the number of participants in the divisions was increased, causing FC Wilrijk to be included on the national level for the second time. FC Wilrijk lasted two seasons before being relegated again.
In 1935 the club was promoted once more. Unlike their previous third division stays, FC Wilrijk showcased dominant football. This resulted in a 3rd position in the 1935-36 season and even becoming third division champions in the 1936-37 season. After winning their division the club was promoted to the second division lasting two seasons before being relegated in 1939. After a lengthy stay in the third division, FC Wilrijk was relegated to the Provincial division in 1949 which set a trend for the following decades.
In 1993 KFC Wilrijk merged with Olympia Wilrijk 72. This other Wilrijk-based club, was founded in 1972 and part of the Royal Belgian Football Association, being assigned the association number 7727. Both clubs shared forces as KFC Olympia Wilrijk and continued under KFC Wilrijks association number 155.
In 1994, the club reached the 4th division, playing national football for the first time in 45 years. In the 1995-96 season KFCO Olympia Wilrijk came in 3rd only two points short of standing victorious in their division. After eight years KFC Olympia Wilrijk ended third last, which led to being relegated. Their absence was short-lived however, as KFC Olympia Wilrijk was promoted the following year resulting in a three-year stay before being relegated. In 2008 the club was promoted again, only to be relegated in 2010.
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